5 Best “Bang for Your Buck” Sushi Spots in Fort Collins
While Sushi is a cuisine adored by many, it is also one that can be hard on the wallet. Seeing as Fort Collins is home to many college students as well as townies who just want to eat out without breaking the bank, here are some of the best sushi deals you can get around Fort Collins.
5. Sushi Jeju
Cost: $5 — $17
Sushi Jeju, located in the heart of Old Town, is hard to miss while driving down College Avenue due to their regularly packed outdoor corner patio. The sushi is a little more on the expensive side with rolls ranging from $5.00 to $17.00, however Sushi Jeju has made the list for the best “bang for your buck” sushi spots in Fort Collins because of their lunch and happy hour specials. During lunch, they feature select sushi rolls for $4.00, hand rolls for $3.50 and nigiri for $1.50 per piece and for happy hour they have specials on drinks as well as continuing serving sushi rolls for $4.00 per roll and nigiri for $2.00 per piece. This restaurant is great for no-surprises Japanese cuisine that is very affordable if you dine at the right times.
238 S. College Ave., 970–416–7733
4. Sushi Zensai
Cost: $3.50 — $16.95
Sushi Zensai opened its first restaurant in Loveland in 2010 where it was rated the #1 best sushi in Loveland from 2011 through 2016. This past summer, Sushi Zensai expanded and opened a Fort Collins location in Old Town where they continue their focus on quality service and unique and delicious Japanese cuisine. Their menu features sushi rolls ranging from $3.50 to $16.95 as well as lunch specials including any 2 rolls for $9.95, 3 rolls for $12.95 and other assorted daily deals.
223 Linden St., 970–893–2941
3. Mt. Fuji
Cost: $3.95 — $15.95
Mt. Fuji is a Fort Collins favorite that has been acknowledged for its outstanding service and cuisine and features a Japanese-heavy menu with many different options. Not only is their unique cuisine delicious but is also affordable with sushi rolls ranging from $3.95 to $15.95. While their nigiri and sashimi are a little more on the expensive side, they also feature some lunch specials where you can get 3 rolls from $8.95 as well as other deals on sushi and entrees. Mt. Fuji’s claim-to-fame is their love boats which can be made for 2 to 3 people. The love boat for 2 features 16 pieces of sushi, a California roll and a chef’s choice roll served with miso soup and green salad for $33.00.
4020 S. College Ave., 970–223–5228
2. Lulu Asian Bistro
Cost: $4.00 — $14.00
Lulu Asian Bistro is a pan-asian Old Town eatery that features Japanese, Chinese, and Thai cuisines. With their expansive menu, Lulu Asian bistro also offers a variety of lunch specials, happy hour deals and coupons to their customers — there is even a tab dedicated just to coupons on their website. All of their sushi rolls cost between $4.00 and $14.00, however similarly to Mt. Fuji, you can get 2 rolls for $8.50 or 3 rolls for $10.95 during lunch hours. Their menu also includes a whole section dedicated to savory sushi entrees that are unique to this particular bistro.
117 S College Ave., 970–419–3388
1. East Moon Asian Bistro
Cost: $3.95 — $13.95
East Moon Asian Bistro, with 2 locations in Fort Collins, takes the #1 spot for the best “bang for your buck” sushi spot thanks to their affordable sushi as well as their great deals, specials and coupons. Rolls at the East Moon Asian Bistro range from $3.95 to $13.95, making it some of the cheapest, yet still delicious, of any of the many sushi restaurants in Fort Collins. The bistro is currently running a promotion for 15% off carry out all day 15% off dine in during dinner hours. They also have regular lunch and happy hour specials that makes sushi affordable to college students and all diners that want to eat out on a budget.
1624 S. Lemay Ave., 970–416–8333; 2400 E. Harmony Road, 970–223–0666
